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Molecular Phylogenetics of the Dragon's Blood Croton Section Cyclostigma (Euphorbiaceae): A Polyphyletic Assemblage Unraveled.

Authors :
Riina, Ricarda
Berry, Paul E.
van Ee, Benjamin W.
Source :
Systematic Botany. Apr-Jun2009, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p260-374. 15p. 3 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the phylogenetic relationships of Croton section Cyclostigma using nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and plastid spacer trnL-F sequences. It notes that the two gene phylogenies show similar findings that section Cyclostigma sensu Webster is polyphyletic, with its members appearing in the nine different clades of Croton. It mentions that ITS and chloroplast phylogenies indicate different argument regarding the position of the redefined section Cyclostigma.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03636445
Volume :
34
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Systematic Botany
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43305974
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1600/036364409788606415